Chris Smalling been ruled out for Manchester United at the beginning of this season. This England defender was sidelined for 10 weeks after undergoing surgery for a metatarsal injury. Injury has made Smalling absent from the squad for England in Euro 2012.

He was also not included in the selection of Great Britain squad at the Olympics. The 22 years old player also had to have surgery eventually, to overcome the problem of injury to a finger. Chris Smalling get injured on Wednesday and immediately decided to perform surgery. Therefore, these players should be absent. It is difficult to estimate how much time it takes to heal for the metatarsal. But Alex Ferguson estimates it will take about 10 weeks.

Alex Fergoson also was saying that the player is out of luck. However, he was still young, and the MU has done the necessary things as closely as possible to the healing process.

Smalling's absence adds to dizziness Ferguson faces a new beginning this season. Previous MU ascertained without Jonny Evans after undergoing ankle surgery. While team captain Nemanja Vidic appears ready to play after being sidelined since December because of knee injuries.